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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
She Broke the Engagemenp

Because she saw that he had ceased TO
love her. Her beauty had fadedher form
er high spirits had given place to aull
lassitude. What had caused this changed
Functional arrangement; she was suffer
ing from those ailments peculiar to her
sex. And so their two young1ives drifted
apart. How needless, how cruel! Had
she taken DR.. Plerce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton she might have been restored to
health and happiness. If any lady reader
of these lines is similarly afflicted, let her
lose no time in procuring the "Favorite
Prescription" 1t will give her new lease
of life. Sold by druggists, under a pos
tive guarantee from the manufacturers,
Of perfect satisfaction in every case, or
money refunded. See guarantee on bot
tie Wrapper.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
THE DRoUTH SUFFERERS.
Governor Ross Takes Action to Re
lieve the Destitution.

The call for aid, that came up few
days ago from southwestern Texas, did
not find vain lodgment in the ears of the
governor of the state For two days,
Governor Ross has been giving the mat
ter close study, and finally concluded that
the unexpended balance of the old appro-
priation could bs used, but that, how
ever, the money would have to
be drawn on the order OF
the drouth relief commission.
The question then arose, had these offices
elapsed? The law states the time in
which they shall serve with pay, but places
no limitation upon subsequent work done
gratuitously. Desiring to afford relief, If
possible, the governor sent the following
telegram day before yesterday to the
three commissioners:
AUSTIN, May IL, 1887.
Walter P. Lane, Marshall; w. Ferguson, San An
tonic; H P Teague Kaufman:
Official information shows great suffering In two
three western counties There Is In the treasury
S., .95 of the appropriation: | am clearly of
opinion that this sum can and should be used
1t can be drawn only upon an
appointment By the commissioners My view of
the law is, that while you were to receive only
stated sum for your services you are not precluded
from now apportioning the balance of the appro-
pration left, and upon your draft, approved oy
myself, the C0mpJrOller Will pay Iue LII
form me at once of your conclusions.
If you concur in my view will forward intorma-
ton upon which you can act.
L. S. Ross, Governor.
To this the following answers were re-
ceived by wire:
SAN ANTONIO, May II.
To Gov. l.. S. Ross:
fully concur with you, but suggest that Medina,
Wilson, AtascOsa and Guadalupe counties receive
the money VIM FERGUSON.
KAUFMAN, May II.
To Gov. L. S. Ross:
| will act on your view of law. Forward infor-
| nation. H. T. lEAdoE'
MARSHALL, May IL.
To Gov. Ross
7 concur with your views to dsburse balance, aud
| am at your service. WALTER +. LANE
The following letter was written and
mailed yesterday:
AUSTIN, TEXAS, May 10, 1887.
Hon. W. Ferguson, San Antonio:
| Dear Sir-By direction of the governor, enclose
herewith the only official information in regard to
the suffering in some Of the western counties The
amount still on hand appropriated to this purpose
| is as his telegram of yesterday stated S5256.95.
| The governor suggests that you make drafts IN
such amounts and fer such counties as you shall
| see fit, and forward them with this letter and lta
| enclosures to Hon. W. p. league, at kauff
man, to be by him transmitted to Hon.
W. P. Lane, at Marshall, to be by
| him returned to this office when the
Governor will approve the same and forward them
10 the treasurers of the counties for whom you
design them. ,.,--,---
The governor thinks that you being the member
| of the board nearest to the seat OF the greatest
suffering are the proper person to indicate the
proportionate amounts to be given to each county
am respectfully,
| H. NJ. HOLMES,
| Private Secretary.
The enclosures mentioned were petit
lions from Edwards and Medina counties s,
and letter from the county judge Of
Hays county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
A Distinguished Texan.

Col. Frank Sexton, late of Marshall, but
now of Colorado City, is in the city, stop
ping at the Orr house. He is in attend
ance upon the supreme court.
Colonel Sexton was, during the war,
prominent member of the Confederate
congress, but has not since been in public
life. His name has been favorably men
toned as one of the new judges to DO sp
pointed. He is native Texan, and one o.
the few links left that connects the oil
bar of Texas with the new. His friends
look upon him as man without fault.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
INTERESTING EXP ERIENCEs.

Hiram Cameron, furniture dealer of
Columbus, Ca, tells his experience, thus;
''For three years have tried every remedy
on the market for stomach and kidney
disorders, but got no relief until l used
Electric Bitters. Took five bottles and
am now cured, and think Electric Bitters
the best blood purifier in the wOrld.'-
Major A. B. Reed, of West Liberty, Ky.
used Electric Bitters for an old standing
kidney affection and says: Nothing has
ever done me SO much good as Electric
Sold at fifty cents bottle By
Morley Bros.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
To Hirers of Convict Labor.

Bids will be received until II M, June
bred 5000 convicts to be worked on farms
in forces of not less than fifty (5O).
Each bid must be accompanied by q
bond, signed by tie bidder and two or
more responsible sureties, in the sum OF
one thousand dollars ($1,0 00) for each one
hundred 100) convicts or less, proposed
to be hired, conditioned that If his bid
be accepted, the bidder will furnish a
similar bond of five thousand dollars
($5,000) for the faithful performance of
the contract that may be awarded to
him.
Each bid and bond must be enclosed
together in sealed envelope and directed
to John L. Dickinson, Secretary Peniten-
tiary Board, Austin, Texas. The bids
will be opened in the presence of the pub
lie at the Office of the said secretary, in
Austin, Texas, at twelve o'clock m, June
1st, 1887.
AS there are numerous stipulations and
conditions to be complied with in bidding
for the hire of these convicts, all of which
is particularly set forth il printed cir
cular, parties purpOsing to bid are re-
quested to apply to either Thomas j.
Goree, Superintendent Of Penitentiaries,
Huntsville, Texas, or to John 7. Dickin-
son, Secretary Penitentiary Board, Aus
tin, Texas, for copy of this circular, and
to the former for any further informa-
ton, If any should be needed after rea
ing the circular.
The board reserves the right to i'1t
any and all bids submitted.
WALTER TIPS,
| &C. DIBRELL,
| G. CHOW,
State Penitentiary Board
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
An Imperative Necessity

What pure air is to an unhealthy locality,
what spring cleaning is to the neat house,
keeper, so is Hoods Sarsaparilla to every
body, at this season. The body needs 10
be thoroughly inovated, the blood purified
and vitalized, the germs of disease dis
troyed. Scrofula, Salt Rheum, and all
other blood disorders are cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, the most popular and sue
oessful spring medicine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
Bucklen's Arn1ca Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, saltrheum fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and pos
itiTely cures piles, or no pay required. II
is garanteed to give perfect satisfaction
or monsy refunded. Price, 20 cents pei
box. For sale by Morley Bros.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
undoubted Blesslng.

About thirty years ago, prominent
physician by the name of DR.. William
Hall discovered, or produced after long
experimental research, remedy for dis
eases of the throat, chest, and lungs,
which was of such wonderful efficacy that
it soon gained a wide reputation in this
country. The name of the medicine is
DIR. VIM. Halls Balssm for the Lungs, and
may be safely relied on as speedy and
positive cure for coughs, colds, sore
throat, etc.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
CANADA.
THE CANADIANS FRIGHTENED.

OTTAWA, May IA THE Canadian senate was
aroused by Sir John Mcdonald, who called atten-
ton to the threatening attitude of Russia, France
and America, and the probability OF Canadian
invasion in the event of with any OF these pow
ers He recommends the strengthening OF lake
and ocean coast defeDses, and more vigilance and
secrecy in military afiaips; senator Dicry sald
several large guns to Port Moody, and soon an
English regiment would be dispatched for regular
service in British Columbia.
COMMERCIAL UNION WITH THE UNITED srATBs.
TORONTO, May IA general meeting of the
board of trade was held last night to discuss the
subiect of commercial union or reciprocity with
the United States. The meeting was large and in
huentisl, representing all the commercial inter
sidered, but the debate was adjourned till next
Thursday. Ex-President Darling and
Professor Goodwin Smith led on the side of union
commercial relations.
The following resolution and amendments we're
introduced:
Resolved, That In conformity with the sentiment
of the Canadian people, expressed at intervals
with great unanimity for many years, this board
regards as advantageous to the mutual prosperity
of the United States and Canada the removal OF
every possible restriction upon international trade,
and affirms thst the proposal for commercial
union between the two countries is worthy OF the
fullest investigation, and the most earnest con
sideration by the Canadian community.
Second-That this board ventures to hope that
some ether mode, honorable and equitable TO both
countries, of adjusting any disputes now existing
so as finally to dispose Of them, may be found in
the near future.
Third-That this board, whilst affirming the ne
cessity of the government seeing that existing
| treaties between the United States and this do
minien are carried out feel assured that everything
will be done to avoid irritation provocation, snc
would humbly submit that In their opinion, II
would not be derogatory, but otherwise, TO onct
more make overtures for reciprocal trade rela-
tiOns in the products of field Forest rivers and tbs
fisheries. and that fishermen have reciprocal righti
| to catch and take fish in the waters OF boil
countries, subject to the laws enacted for the pro
lection and preservation Of fisheries.
| Fourth-That In the opinion of this board com
mercial union with the United States of Americ'
would be injurious, If not disastrous, TO Canads
| but that an imperial 'zelverein" between Grea
Britain and her colonies and dependencies, with q
discriminating tariff in favor Of its members, womb
be the true, natural and most desirable feature TO
the dominion.
THE YIANEs IN QUEBEC.
QUEBEC, May IA conhagration occurred her
this morning. involving q loss OF upwards Q
Sl25 coo. The following Is q list OF the principa
Losses: ROchett's tannery, 2SO,ODO no Insurance
W. J. Browns lumber yard, $4,000, insured 70
$4,000; f. M Marchard's machine works, S2l,OOI
no insurance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

DR.: Bragg, Homeopathic Physician
and Surgeon. Compound oxygen. Office
and home treatment for the cure Of con-
sumption, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma,
dyspepsia, blood and nervous diseases.
Hours: 10 a. m. to ~ M, and to p. m.
919 Congress avenue, Austin, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

Life is burdensome, alike to sufferer
and all around him, while dyspepsia and
its attending evils hold sway. Com
plants of this nature can be speedily
cured by taking Prickly Ash Bitters reg.
ularly. Thousands once thus afflicted
now bear cheerful testimony as to itf
merits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
ENGLAN d.
THE ouEEN IN LONDON.

LONDON, May 14.-London is ablaze with ex-
element this afternoon, the occasion being the
visit of the queen for the purpose OF opening the
peoples palace at Mile End. The route selected
for the royal progress Is gaily decorated with ban
mere wreaths, coored trophies and hags, the lrieh
cOlors and stars and stripes being conspicuous In
many places; while the chapel rosd presented In
perspective, from almost every point along the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
WONDERFUL CURES.

W. b. Hoyt & Co., wholesale and retat
druggists, of Rome, Ga, says: We have
been selling DR.. Kings New Discovery
Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica
Salve for two years. Have never handled
remedies that sell as well, or give such
universal satisfaction. There have been
some wonderful cures effected by these
medicines in this city. Several cases of
pronounced consumption have been en-
tirely cured by use of few bottles of DR.
Kings New Discovery, taken in connec
ton with Electric Bitters. We guarantee
them always. Sold by Morley Bros.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

Chicago Inter-O cean:-"The discovery
of so much natural gas In Ohio and near
points in Indiana makes it hard on the
Cincinnati papers, which have long had a
MONOPOLY" y
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
RUSSIA.
ThE GAR AND rzARtNA

ThE GAR AND UZARtNA.
ST, PErERsBURo, May 1.-THE press of this city
advocate poll tax on German wbrkmen as re.
prisal for Germany's inctesse Of the corn duty
The car received the English Afghan commits
sion yesterday. Commissioned Ridgeway has gone
to Moscow The czar and czarina yesterday per.
formed the usual religious ceremony preparatory
to long journey. 1t is expected that they will
start for the south to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

Miss Bessie Smith is on visit to
friends in Gainesville, Texas. She will
be absent about month, during which
time one or more Of us are wearing q
countenance cad and lone and dreary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

Chicago News;-"Col. Dan Lamont Is
employing his spare moments nowadays
at interviewing Governor Dave Hill. We
hope to see him the private secretary OF
the next national administration (no mat
tea what the complexion of that admins
tration may beg, and we hope that he will
always be supplied with the finest brands
of Andy Welch's Yorkville cigars; he is
a courteous and able gentleman and a
niOusn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

Mr.. 1. W. Moses, sergeant major Of the
Second regiment,has gone to San Antonio,
from which place he will accompany the
San Antonio Rifles to the National en-
campment and drill at Washington.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

Sir John Millais, in distributing the
prizes at the Sheffield School of Art re-
Gently, highly praised the work of ian
American named Abbey" whose illustra-
tions of "Sally in Our Alley" he regarded
as the most beautiful he had seen for
many years,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

The OF can of Sweden and Norway un
derwent dangerous, but successful, ope-
ration recently, from which her recovery
will be very slow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

San francisco Chronicle:-"It may be
good thing to hire thief to watch a
thief, but it is bad policy to hire burglar
for Waterman of back"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
ADVICE 10 MOTHERS.

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup should
ALWAYS be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best remedy for diarrhea. 25c. bottle
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

Chicago Journal: "The editor of st
Nicholas asks; why is it that Pegasus.
as soon as he feels a side saddle on his
back begins to gallop toward a grave
yard' Don't know. But it would be a
blessing if he would gallop that way when
a good many of the other kind of saddles
are clapped on him."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was q Child, she cried for Castoria,
When sho became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

St. Louis Republican:-"Up to the pres
emit time the czar has killed a great many
more of the nihilists than they have OF
him."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

If afflicted withsore eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
PATRIOTIC LEAGUE.

PARIS, May l4.-At meeting of the Patriotic
league, held to confirm the Appointment of NJ
SansfGnf as president, the latter denied that the
league had interfered in the recent elections In
Alsace- Lorraine, or that the French government
had exercised any pressure upon NJ. Deroalde.
The Temps protests against the espionage sys
tenn, which tends to make France sort OF China
closed against all foreigners.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASuINcrnN Mau O 1897

OIL. Removes pimples, clears the o., COM the
plexion Elegant dressing and tonic, ro o,e Sr
s Uroy vi No iii nor grease S1OO. Druggists.
E. s. WELLS. Jersey City, n. !.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19
FRANCE,
GERMAN SOLDIERS EXPELLED.

PARIS, May l4.-The German soldiers employed
in the Schwartz factory at Marianville, recently
closed by the government have been summarily
expelled from the country. 1t is reported that q
similar factory near the frontier is about TO be
closed. Reprisals are being made on the other
eide of the frontier where various personsI have
been punished for singing the "Marseillaise'
and shOutinp WViye La France -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

Several teachers are taking a COURSE at this
practical and thorough school. Write for circular.
III. ANDERSON,
Austin, Texas:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

QUEBEC, May IA conhsgration occurred here
this morning. involving loss OF upwards OF
Sl25 COO. The following is list OF the principal
w. J. Browns lumber yard, $4,000, insured for
"a, 900; f. NJ. Marchard's machine works, S2l,OOO,
no insurance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

The enclosures mentioned were petit
tions from Edwards and Medina counties,
and a letter from the county judge OF
Hays county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19

State Penitentiary BOARD
JOHN I. DICKINSON, Secretary.
Austin, Texas, April 22nd, 1887.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-05-19


The following is letter of Superinten-
dent Cooper in regard to summer normals
81 will authorize at least one summer
normal institute in each senatorial dis
trict for white teachers, and one in each
congressional district for colored teach
ers. to examine teachers for summer nor
NAL certificates to be issued by the de
partment of education. Summer normal
Institutes should be organized by the
voluntary act of the teach
ers. and must be supported
by the teachers. Notice of such organi-
cation should be sent at the earliest prac-
ticable date to this Office If each county
institute in the district will nominate a
principal, and place for holding the in
stitute, and will inform me of the selec-
ton before June 20, will authorize one
of the persons selected to hold the exami-
nation and designate the location for the
institute"
Tarrant is the first county to adopt the
county superintendent system. Superln'
tendent Cooper received notice yesterday
that Mr.. r. F. Moore had been elected
and duly qualified for the office, and thai
the county Judge had turned over school
affairs to him.
superintendent Cooper has received the
school laws, which he collated, inde1ed
etc. from the hands of the state printer
II ia the finest set of school laws, and thu
best arranged, of any ever gotten out IL
Texas.
The summer normal school Will opei
July 5, and close 23d; the last two day'
will be devoted to examinations for sum
mer normal certificates.
Prof. Cooper had occasion yesterday Il
write letter in reference to the usurpa
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-23
To the Citizens OF Wichita ana Vicinity.

We wish it known that we have located a
branch nursery at Wichita, and that we
mean business and have come to stay. We
intend making Wichita a distributing point.
We ask for nothing but your patronage.
Parties wanting stock viii DO well to take
a look at the samples of orr stock on eNhibl-
ton at the east end of the iron bridge oppo-
site the Riverside hotel ami get our prices.
They will find il to their lnt-rest 10 buy ii
rect from responsible nurseryIuan. eSpeci-
ally home nursery. Avoid buying 81 deal
erS and tree peidlers. We guarantee our
stock to be iirst-clGss in every particular.
We make speciality of setting AMI guaran-
feeling stock, particularly everSTeens. Our
stock O. shade and ornamental trees and
shrubs is full and complete.
W. C Shaw and r. IL Southwell are our
duly authorized agents, and any Others who
NAV hereafter be employed viii be furnished
with a certificate of authority under the
nursery seal Any orders entrusted 10 them
we will toe responsible for. Headquarters al
the Commercial hotel until further notice.
c. II. FINK q SoS, Props,
Lamar, No, aud Wichita. Kan, nurserie s
''r<~w3,-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-23
For Sale

At rare chance Being compelled TO va
cate my dwelling house, 23l South Water
st, lately occupied by VIM. Griefenstien,
offer at private sale, at a sacrifice, my fur
niture, carpets, paintings, gas fixtures,
works of art, stoves ard kitchen utensils etc.
Every article is new and selected from the
best makers regardless of expense. The
furniture was ma lie TO order from the latest
designs by the Robert Mitchell Furniture
Co, Cincinnati. The carpets, principally
mo1uet5es, were selected from this years
patterns from the factories OF ". q !. Ste
vens & Co, New York. Curtains aud por-
ferries from l.. Solomon & SGns, New York.
The gas fixtures only just received were
made to order by Cassidy d Sons, New
York An opportunity is offered to pur-
chase the finest and most stylish goods at
very reasonable figures. Parties wishing TO
buy viii please call at nv Office, room )
Clement Building, North Main street, or at
my house. 23l Water street, between 1850
and II O'Clock n. N.
Tiff CIiAS. S. FECHHEIMER.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-23
The cream OF a Quarter section.

Ninety -eight lots in Reserve a, Stewart
subdivision, just plate and located:
-Four blocks west OF Garfield University and
four blocks southeast OF Sisters Academy.
Bearing fruit trees and large shade trees on
many of these lots.
Business lots within four blocks are selling
at 81 POO on the same street upon which The
choicest of these lots front.
These lots are placed on the market on the
following terms if SO desired One half cash
the remainder in nine months.
1t Will pay you 10 LOOK at these lots before
purchasing elsewhere.
For sale by y. I. Owen, in the Aldrlch 4
Brown block, Bayley Bros. 81 Co, Il. Z
Reed and others. 'o-u
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-23
Grand Excursion TO Rush Centre.

Great auction sale OF lots, Tuesday
Feb ~, 81. i special train vii
carry those wishing to attend at the rate OF
one cent a mile. The excursion Will leave
Wichita at Geo n. IN, Tuesday, Feb. -, 81
Rate of fare one cent per mile.
W. ID. MURDOCH, Agt., a. 7 q 5. F.
W. f. WHITE, q. p. 6, I. a, Topeka, Kan
Sn-ht
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-23

For sale. the north half of the east half of
the southwest quarter of section three, ia
township p, range cast
The above described land belongs 10 the
estate of G. C. AliSton. and will be on sale
for a few DAYS This land is near the loca-
ton of the Congregational college.
T6-tf +. = JEHETT,
Guardian for the heirs Office Temple Block.